Congress and their investments

[mike6623]

I posted this as a response to a question, but didn't think (since it was a live stream thread) that it would be seen.




Is there any way to get a current and accurate list of who in congress/senate have financial investments in companies that take defense contracts? I know back when the Iraq war came about, it was noted that some 100+ members stood to make money based on the companies they are invested in. Is this possible? I realize that, even if there were no "on record" investments, someone could easily tel a friend or family member what to do etc. But I am not comfortable with people who stand to make money off of war, voting whether or not we should go to war.

Is this information obtainable, if so, where?

[mosquitobite]

bumping and subscribed

[mike6623]

I wouldn't know where to start, hopefully someone with more knowledge will chime in at some point.

[twomp]

Can't say about their investments but you could start here at the top 10 who RECEIVED financial support from Defense contractors.

http://www.politico.com/story/2013/07/top-10-hill-recipients-of-defense-contributions-93977.html

[Theocrat]

It's all right here (http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/)!